United States Military Academy West Point - Howitzer Yearbook (West Point, NY)

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The earliest days were a time of gathering strength, of amassing resources, of establishing procedure and precedent and law. It was no easy task to translate the patriots ' dream into a workable government. But through the magnificent design of the Constitution, we clung together. Inspired by visionary ideals, inflamed with purpose, spirit and courage, united, we became strong.

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And from this strength, born of freedom came growth. m May 10th. 1869. GREAT EVENT till Rosii Ifom the Allanlif. Ii Itie Pacific ORAJVS omwiMo OMAHA THROUGH TO SAN FRANCISCO Travelers fur Ph ,i iirp, lip.illli or Biisiufx [UiinrrauscABS i eatinc houses PULLMAN ' S P IUCE SLiEEPING CARS GOLD. SILVER N0 OTHER MINERS zmmi iiir nil! ?, iimn cm 4 unu n Be Sojc tbcj Bcul tu PUCte VallOT 01 OtnAka . Motivated by a spirit of enterprise and challenge and with a deep and humble dedication to their shared future, the pioneers faced the uncertainties of a raw and empty land. Danger lay in their path and hardships and sickness, but ivith them went their faith and it built their towns and cities, and tilled their farms and a new nation lay in radiant promise ' from sea to shining sea. ' ' i